Sense and Sensibility (1981) | Episode 4

Duration: 26'24''

Synopsis

Elinor has promised to keep the secret of Edward Ferrar's engagement to Lucy Steel. She manages to conceal her unhappiness even from Marianne, who is overjoyed to visit London.

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